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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 394.48 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 394.48 and 186 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 394.48 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/394.48 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 394.48 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 73,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,373.28/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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