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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 394.86 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 394.86 and 186.26 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 394.86 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/394.86 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 394.86 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 73,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,544.65/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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