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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 395.99 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 395.99 and 81.34 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 395.99 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/395.99 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 395.99 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 32,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209.83/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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