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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.43 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.43 and 68.62 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.43 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.43 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.43 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 27,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132.09/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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