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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 395.25 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 395.25 and 138.42 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 395.25 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/395.25 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 395.25 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 54,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,710.51/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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