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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.42 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.42 and 186.75 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.42 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.42 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.42 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 73,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,843.75/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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