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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 394.92 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 394.92 and 195.08 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 394.92 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/394.92 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 394.92 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 77,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,040.99/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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