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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.60 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.60 and 90.52 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.60 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.60 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.60 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 35,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.00/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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