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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 395.27 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 395.27 and 117.28 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 395.27 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/395.27 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 395.27 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 46,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,356.68/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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