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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 394.93 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 394.93 and 141.51 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 394.93 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/394.93 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 394.93 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 55,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886.54/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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