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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.10, 394.79 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.10, 394.79 and 141.41 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.10 : 394.79 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.10/394.79 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.10x = 394.79 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.10x = 55,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824.57/263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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