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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395 and 141.72 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 55,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,979.40/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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