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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 396.15 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 396.15 and 261.96 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 396.15 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/396.15 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 396.15 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 103,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,775.45/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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