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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.76 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.76 and 81.20 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.76 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.76 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.76 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 32,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135.71/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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