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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 395.53 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 395.53 and 81.09 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 395.53 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/395.53 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 395.53 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 32,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073.53/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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