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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.19, 393.05 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.19, 393.05 and 140.31 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.19 : 393.05 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.19/393.05 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.19x = 393.05 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.19x = 55,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.09/262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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