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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 396.36 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 396.36 and 190.93 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 396.36 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/396.36 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 396.36 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 75,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,677.01/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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