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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.38 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.38 and 135.68 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.38 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.38 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.38 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 53,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645.16/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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