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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.82, 363.71 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.82, 363.71 and 193.79 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.82 : 363.71 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.82/363.71 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.82x = 363.71 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.82x = 70,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,480.57/263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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