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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 394.79 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 394.79 and 116.85 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 394.79 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/394.79 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 394.79 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 46,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131.21/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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