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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 364.38 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 364.38 and 189.88 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 364.38 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/364.38 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 364.38 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 69,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,188.47/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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