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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 396.26 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 396.26 and 142.29 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 396.26 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/396.26 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 396.26 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 56,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,383.12/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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