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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 394.72 and 70.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 394.72 and 70.77 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 394.72 = 70.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/394.72 = 70.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 394.72 × 70.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 27,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933.98/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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