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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.55 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.55 and 90.48 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.55 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.55 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.55 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 35,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,789.36/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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