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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 395.04 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 395.04 and 141.60 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 395.04 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/395.04 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 395.04 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 55,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,937.66/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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