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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 395.08 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 395.08 and 90.09 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 395.08 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/395.08 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 395.08 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 35,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.76/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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