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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.57, 395.35 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.57, 395.35 and 71.19 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.57 : 395.35 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.57/395.35 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.57x = 395.35 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.57x = 28,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145.49/263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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