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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 394.55 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 394.55 and 141.31 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 394.55 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/394.55 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 394.55 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 55,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753.86/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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