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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 394.97 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 394.97 and 190.38 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 394.97 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/394.97 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 394.97 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 75,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194.39/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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