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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.96 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.96 and 142.02 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.96 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.96 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.96 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 56,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234.24/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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