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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.45 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.45 and 90.24 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.45 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.45 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.45 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 35,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,684.96/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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