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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.98, 395.43 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.98, 395.43 and 186.69 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.98 : 395.43 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.98/395.43 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.98x = 395.43 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.98x = 73,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,822.92/263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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