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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.23, 394.76 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.23, 394.76 and 139.76 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.23 : 394.76 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.23/394.76 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.23x = 394.76 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.23x = 55,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.47/263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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