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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 395.26 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 395.26 and 90.12 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 395.26 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/395.26 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 395.26 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 35,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618.40/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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