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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 395.31 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 395.31 and 135.30 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 395.31 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/395.31 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 395.31 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 53,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485.44/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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