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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 394.91 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 394.91 and 194.91 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 394.91 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/394.91 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 394.91 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 76,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,970.18/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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