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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 394.28 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 394.28 and 140.92 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 394.28 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/394.28 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 394.28 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 55,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,561.94/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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