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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.65, 394.81 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.65, 394.81 and 195.23 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.65 : 394.81 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.65/394.81 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.65x = 394.81 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.65x = 77,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,076.29/263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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