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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 394.50 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 394.50 and 92 is: 138

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 394.50 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/394.50 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 394.50 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 36,294
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138

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