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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 392.45 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 392.45 and 90.63 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 392.45 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/392.45 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 392.45 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 35,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567.74/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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