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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.55 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.55 and 90.38 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.55 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.55 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.55 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 35,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,750.80/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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