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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.58 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.58 and 133.04 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.58 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.58 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.58 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 52,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.24/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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