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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 395.74 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 395.74 and 141.85 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 395.74 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/395.74 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 395.74 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 56,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135.59/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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