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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.30, 395.22 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.30, 395.22 and 141.65 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.30 : 395.22 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.30/395.22 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.30x = 395.22 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.30x = 55,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,981.95/263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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