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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 394.43 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 394.43 and 141.27 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 394.43 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/394.43 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 394.43 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 55,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720.42/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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