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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 394.53 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 394.53 and 109 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 394.53 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/394.53 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 394.53 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 43,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003.77/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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