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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.39, 393.72 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.39, 393.72 and 140.77 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.39 : 393.72 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.39/393.72 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.39x = 393.72 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.39x = 55,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.96/262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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