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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 395.82 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 395.82 and 142.28 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 395.82 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/395.82 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 395.82 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 56,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317.27/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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