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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 395.26 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 395.26 and 190.44 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 395.26 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/395.26 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 395.26 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 75,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273.31/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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