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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 395.69 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 395.69 and 88.12 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 395.69 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/395.69 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 395.69 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 34,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,868.20/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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