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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.76 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.76 and 135.50 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.76 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.76 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.76 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 53,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,625.48/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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