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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 395.48 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 395.48 and 90.32 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 395.48 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/395.48 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 395.48 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 35,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.75/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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