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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 394.49 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 394.49 and 80.39 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 394.49 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/394.49 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 394.49 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 31,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.65/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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