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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.71, 393.72 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.71, 393.72 and 140.71 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.71 : 393.72 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.71/393.72 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.71x = 393.72 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.71x = 55,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,400.34/262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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