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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.31, 394.49 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.31, 394.49 and 141.67 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.31 : 394.49 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.31/394.49 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.31x = 394.49 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.31x = 55,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886.69/263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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