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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 394.68 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 394.68 and 68.12 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 394.68 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/394.68 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 394.68 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 26,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,883.68/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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