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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 394.38 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 394.38 and 141.57 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 394.38 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/394.38 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 394.38 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 55,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832.38/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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