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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.54 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.54 and 68.03 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.54 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.54 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.54 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 26,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840.22/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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