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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 394.61 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 394.61 and 194.74 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 394.61 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/394.61 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 394.61 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 76,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,844.39/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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