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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.53, 395.39 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.53, 395.39 and 133.39 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.53 : 395.39 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.53/395.39 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.53x = 395.39 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.53x = 52,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741.07/263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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