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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.86 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.86 and 92.28 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.86 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.86 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.86 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 36,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437.68/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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