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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 395.88 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 395.88 and 90.63 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 395.88 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/395.88 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 395.88 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 35,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878.60/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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