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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 394.42 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 394.42 and 133.03 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 394.42 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/394.42 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 394.42 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 52,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469.69/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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