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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 395.19 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 395.19 and 133.66 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 395.19 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/395.19 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 395.19 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 52,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,821.10/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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