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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.58, 393.91 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.58, 393.91 and 140.68 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.58 : 393.91 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.58/393.91 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.58x = 393.91 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.58x = 55,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,413.92/262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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