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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.56 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.56 and 189.76 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.56 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.56 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.56 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 75,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061.47/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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