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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.45, 395.08 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.45, 395.08 and 141.75 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.45 : 395.08 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.45/395.08 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.45x = 395.08 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.45x = 56,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,002.24/263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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