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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 394.98 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 394.98 and 190.75 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 394.98 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/394.98 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 394.98 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 75,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.45/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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