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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 394.83 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 394.83 and 141.39 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 394.83 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/394.83 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 394.83 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 55,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,825.01/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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