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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 394.92 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 394.92 and 140.10 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 394.92 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/394.92 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 394.92 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 55,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327.59/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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