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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.42 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.42 and 133.58 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.42 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.42 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.42 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 52,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,820.52/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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