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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 394.29 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 394.29 and 133.07 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 394.29 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/394.29 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 394.29 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 52,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466.20/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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