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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 396.02 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 396.02 and 243.86 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 396.02 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/396.02 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 396.02 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 96,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,573.44/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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