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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 364.35 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 364.35 and 185.37 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 364.35 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/364.35 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 364.35 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 67,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539.56/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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