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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 395.21 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 395.21 and 90.17 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 395.21 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/395.21 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 395.21 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 35,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635.82/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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