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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.86 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.86 and 90.50 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.86 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.86 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.86 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 35,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,825.33/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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