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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 395.14 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 395.14 and 177.08 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 395.14 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/395.14 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 395.14 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 69,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,971.39/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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