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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 393.72 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 393.72 and 140.79 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 393.72 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/393.72 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 393.72 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 55,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431.84/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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