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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 394.62 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 394.62 and 89.79 is: 134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 394.62 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/394.62 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 394.62 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 35,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432.93/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.65

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