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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 395.51 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 395.51 and 141.77 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 395.51 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/395.51 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 395.51 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 56,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,071.45/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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