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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 394.77 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 394.77 and 141.59 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 394.77 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/394.77 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 394.77 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 55,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895.48/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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