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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 395.78 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 395.78 and 141.92 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 395.78 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/395.78 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 395.78 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 56,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169.10/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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