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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 362.88 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 362.88 and 185.76 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 362.88 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/362.88 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 362.88 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 67,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,408.59/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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