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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 396.06 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 396.06 and 141.96 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 396.06 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/396.06 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 396.06 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 56,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,224.68/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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