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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 394.30 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 394.30 and 133.14 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 394.30 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/394.30 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 394.30 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 52,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,498.75/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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