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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.08 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.08 and 134.32 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.08 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.08 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.08 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 52,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932.83/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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