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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 363.33 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 363.33 and 189.86 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 363.33 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/363.33 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 363.33 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 68,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,980.02/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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