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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.81 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.81 and 68.19 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.81 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.81 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.81 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 26,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.25/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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