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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.63, 395.08 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.63, 395.08 and 141.95 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 395.08 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/395.08 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 395.08 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 56,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079.28/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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