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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 395.22 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 395.22 and 141.80 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 395.22 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/395.22 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 395.22 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 56,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,042.20/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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