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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 395.52 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 395.52 and 186.79 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 395.52 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/395.52 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 395.52 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 73,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,879.18/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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