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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.17, 394.71 and 70.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.17, 394.71 and 70.75 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.17 : 394.71 = 70.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.17/394.71 = 70.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.17x = 394.71 × 70.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.17x = 27,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.73/263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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