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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 395.49 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 395.49 and 71.29 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 395.49 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/395.49 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 395.49 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 28,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194.48/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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