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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.17 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.17 and 140.35 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.17 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.17 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.17 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 55,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181.41/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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