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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.91, 394.08 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.91, 394.08 and 140.87 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.91 : 394.08 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.91/394.08 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.91x = 394.08 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.91x = 55,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,514.05/262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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