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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 395.78 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 395.78 and 142.16 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 395.78 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/395.78 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 395.78 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 56,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264.08/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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