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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 395.82 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 395.82 and 141.92 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 395.82 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/395.82 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 395.82 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 56,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175.76/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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