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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.48 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.48 and 194.86 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.48 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.48 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.48 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 77,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061.99/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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