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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 394.26 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 394.26 and 134.81 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 394.26 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/394.26 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 394.26 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 53,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,148.22/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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