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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 394.14 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 394.14 and 141.13 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 394.14 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/394.14 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 394.14 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 55,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,624.98/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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