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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 395.91 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 395.91 and 90.61 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 395.91 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/395.91 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 395.91 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 35,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871.20/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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