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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.62 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.62 and 81.15 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.62 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.62 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.62 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 32,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.56/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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