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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 395.05 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 395.05 and 71.03 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 395.05 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/395.05 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 395.05 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 28,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060.40/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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