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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.23, 394.80 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.23, 394.80 and 80.62 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.23 : 394.80 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.23/394.80 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.23x = 394.80 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.23x = 31,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,828.78/263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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