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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 395.50 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 395.50 and 92.55 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 395.50 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/395.50 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 395.50 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 36,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603.53/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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