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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 395.16 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 395.16 and 90.11 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 395.16 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/395.16 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 395.16 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 35,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605.89/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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