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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 395.85 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 395.85 and 90.65 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 395.85 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/395.85 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 395.85 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 35,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881.82/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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