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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 394.95 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 394.95 and 195.17 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 394.95 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/394.95 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 394.95 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 77,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,082.39/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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