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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 395.17 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 395.17 and 90.10 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 395.17 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/395.17 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 395.17 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 35,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.84/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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