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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 395.35 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 395.35 and 90.24 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 395.35 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/395.35 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 395.35 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 35,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676.38/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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