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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 363.71 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 363.71 and 189.03 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 363.71 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/363.71 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 363.71 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 68,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,751.16/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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