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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 395.03 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 395.03 and 141.43 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 395.03 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/395.03 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 395.03 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 55,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,868.46/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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