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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 395.75 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 395.75 and 81.23 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 395.75 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/395.75 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 395.75 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 32,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146.77/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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