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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.68 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.68 and 90.40 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.68 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.68 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.68 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 35,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,769.47/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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