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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 395.28 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 395.28 and 133.51 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 395.28 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/395.28 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 395.28 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 52,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773.83/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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