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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 395.96 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 395.96 and 195.48 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 395.96 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/395.96 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 395.96 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 77,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.28/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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