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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 395.48 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 395.48 and 195.46 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 395.48 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/395.48 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 395.48 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 77,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300.52/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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