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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.65, 395.44 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.65, 395.44 and 90.29 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.65 : 395.44 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.65/395.44 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.65x = 395.44 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.65x = 35,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.56/263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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