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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 396.02 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 396.02 and 81.37 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 396.02 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/396.02 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 396.02 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 32,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223.36/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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