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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.48 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.48 and 71.28 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.48 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.48 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.48 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 28,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.99/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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