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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.01 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.01 and 186.44 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.01 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.01 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.01 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 73,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,645.66/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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