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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.55 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.55 and 195.72 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.55 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.55 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.55 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 77,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,417.05/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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