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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 394.57 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 394.57 and 133.01 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 394.57 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/394.57 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 394.57 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 52,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,481.76/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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