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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 395.70 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 395.70 and 141.94 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 395.70 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/395.70 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 395.70 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 56,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,165.66/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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