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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 363.48 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 363.48 and 189.93 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 363.48 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/363.48 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 363.48 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 69,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,035.76/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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