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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 395.24 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 395.24 and 92.52 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 395.24 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/395.24 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 395.24 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 36,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.60/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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