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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 395.81 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 395.81 and 90.58 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 395.81 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/395.81 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 395.81 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 35,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851.03/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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