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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 363.80 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 363.80 and 189.05 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 363.80 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/363.80 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 363.80 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 68,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,773.63/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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