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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 395.10 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 395.10 and 135.30 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 395.10 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/395.10 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 395.10 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 53,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,457.03/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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