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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.60 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.60 and 135.52 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.60 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.60 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.60 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 53,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,611.71/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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