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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 395.69 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 395.69 and 195.45 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 395.69 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/395.69 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 395.69 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 77,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,336.63/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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