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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 394.14 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 394.14 and 195.12 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 394.14 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/394.14 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 394.14 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 76,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,904.60/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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