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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 394.35 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 394.35 and 141.13 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 394.35 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/394.35 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 394.35 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 55,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654.62/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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