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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 395.91 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 395.91 and 187.00 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 395.91 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/395.91 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 395.91 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 74,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,033.95/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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