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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 395.40 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 395.40 and 195.08 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 395.40 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/395.40 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 395.40 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 77,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,132.66/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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