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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.69, 395.69 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.69, 395.69 and 140.37 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.69 : 395.69 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.69/395.69 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.69x = 395.69 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.69x = 55,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540.82/263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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