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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.77, 395.69 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.77, 395.69 and 90.48 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.77 : 395.69 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.77/395.69 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.77x = 395.69 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.77x = 35,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801.97/263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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