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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 363.15 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 363.15 and 185.76 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 363.15 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/363.15 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 363.15 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 67,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458.74/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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