Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.25, 394.88 and 70.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 263.25, 394.88 and 70.88 is: 106.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263.25 : 394.88 = 70.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263.25/394.88 = 70.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263.25x = 394.88 × 70.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263.25x = 27,986.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,986.77/263.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106.31
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