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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.29, 394.83 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.29, 394.83 and 117.04 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.29 : 394.83 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.29/394.83 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.29x = 394.83 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.29x = 46,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210.90/263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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