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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.74 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.74 and 81.18 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.74 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.74 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.74 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 32,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126.17/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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