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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 393.72 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 393.72 and 140.68 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 393.72 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/393.72 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 393.72 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 55,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,388.53/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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