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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.53, 395.11 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.53, 395.11 and 98.96 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.53 : 395.11 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.53/395.11 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.53x = 395.11 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.53x = 39,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100.09/263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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