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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 364.43 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 364.43 and 181.31 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 364.43 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/364.43 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 364.43 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 66,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,073.43/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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