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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.47 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.47 and 90.31 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.47 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.47 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.47 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 35,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714.90/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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