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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 395.86 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 395.86 and 142.08 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 395.86 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/395.86 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 395.86 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 56,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243.73/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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