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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 394.40 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 394.40 and 194.08 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 394.40 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/394.40 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 394.40 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 76,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542.21/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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