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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 395.36 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 395.36 and 81.04 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 395.36 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/395.36 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 395.36 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 32,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039.97/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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