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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 394.83 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 394.83 and 133.38 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 394.83 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/394.83 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 394.83 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 52,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662.43/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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