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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 395.15 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 395.15 and 141.58 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 395.15 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/395.15 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 395.15 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 55,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945.34/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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