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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 394.78 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 394.78 and 181.15 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 394.78 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/394.78 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 394.78 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 71,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,513.86/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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