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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 395.27 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 395.27 and 133.37 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 395.27 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/395.27 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 395.27 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 52,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.48/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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