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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 395.08 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 395.08 and 133.41 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 395.08 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/395.08 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 395.08 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 52,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707.29/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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