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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 396 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 396 and 186.96 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 396 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/396 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 396 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 74,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,036.16/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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