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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 395.33 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 395.33 and 141.65 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 395.33 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/395.33 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 395.33 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 55,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997.79/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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