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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.46 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.46 and 90.32 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.46 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.46 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.46 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 35,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,715.97/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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