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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.78 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.78 and 142.09 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.78 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.78 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.78 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 56,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236.91/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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