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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 395.55 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 395.55 and 71.31 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 395.55 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/395.55 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 395.55 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 28,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,206.67/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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