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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 363.87 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 363.87 and 185.14 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 363.87 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/363.87 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 363.87 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 67,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366.89/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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