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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 395.64 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 395.64 and 90.44 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 395.64 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/395.64 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 395.64 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 35,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781.68/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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