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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 395.08 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 395.08 and 181.06 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 395.08 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/395.08 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 395.08 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 71,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,531.74/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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