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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 395.62 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 395.62 and 68.73 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 395.62 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/395.62 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 395.62 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 27,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190.96/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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