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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 395.70 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 395.70 and 68.80 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 395.70 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/395.70 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 395.70 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 27,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223.40/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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