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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 363.91 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 363.91 and 180.83 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 363.91 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/363.91 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 363.91 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 65,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,804.94/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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