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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.89, 393.96 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.89, 393.96 and 140.97 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.89 : 393.96 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.89/393.96 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.89x = 393.96 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.89x = 55,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536.54/262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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