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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 394.91 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 394.91 and 141.17 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 394.91 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/394.91 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 394.91 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 55,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749.44/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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