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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 396.82 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 396.82 and 195.52 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 396.82 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/396.82 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 396.82 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 77,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,586.25/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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