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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 395 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 395 and 90 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 395 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/395 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 395 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 35,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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