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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 394.60 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 394.60 and 188.15 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 394.60 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/394.60 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 394.60 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 74,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243.99/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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