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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 395.12 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 395.12 and 190.43 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 395.12 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/395.12 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 395.12 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 75,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,240.23/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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