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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 395.71 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 395.71 and 90.49 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 395.71 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/395.71 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 395.71 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 35,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.07/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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