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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 394.94 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 394.94 and 116.94 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 394.94 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/394.94 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 394.94 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 46,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184.28/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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