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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 363.78 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 363.78 and 185.04 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 363.78 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/363.78 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 363.78 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 67,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,313.85/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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