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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.46 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.46 and 133.64 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.46 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.46 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.46 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 52,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847.30/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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