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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 395.26 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 395.26 and 141.55 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 395.26 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/395.26 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 395.26 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 55,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947.61/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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