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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.50, 395.28 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.50, 395.28 and 135.28 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.50 : 395.28 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.50/395.28 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.50x = 395.28 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.50x = 53,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,473.48/263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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