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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 394.80 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 394.80 and 195.22 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 394.80 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/394.80 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 394.80 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 77,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,072.86/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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