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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.72 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.72 and 133.80 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.72 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.72 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.72 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 52,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,947.34/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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