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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.50 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.50 and 140.31 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.50 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.50 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.50 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 55,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491.90/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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