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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.21, 392.95 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.21, 392.95 and 140.56 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.21 : 392.95 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.21/392.95 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.21x = 392.95 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.21x = 55,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,233.05/262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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