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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.42, 395.09 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.42, 395.09 and 71 is: 106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.42 : 395.09 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.42/395.09 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.42x = 395.09 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.42x = 28,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,051.04/263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.49

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