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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.27, 395.08 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.27, 395.08 and 141.37 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.27 : 395.08 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.27/395.08 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.27x = 395.08 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.27x = 55,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851.12/263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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