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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.34 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.34 and 80.96 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.34 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.34 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.34 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 32,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006.73/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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