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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 363.73 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 363.73 and 193.75 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 363.73 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/363.73 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 363.73 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 70,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472.69/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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