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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.37 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.37 and 191.74 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.37 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.37 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.37 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 75,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,808.24/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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