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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 395.51 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 395.51 and 248.96 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 395.51 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/395.51 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 395.51 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 98,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465.91/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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