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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 396.39 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 396.39 and 187.01 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 396.39 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/396.39 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 396.39 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 74,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,129.10/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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