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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 395.08 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 395.08 and 90.05 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 395.08 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/395.08 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 395.08 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 35,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574.75/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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