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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 395.04 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 395.04 and 186.23 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 395.04 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/395.04 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 395.04 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 73,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,569.99/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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