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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.53, 395.25 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.53, 395.25 and 90.18 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.53 : 395.25 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.53/395.25 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.53x = 395.25 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.53x = 35,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643.65/263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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