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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 363.72 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 363.72 and 194.10 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 363.72 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/363.72 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 363.72 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 70,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,596.23/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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