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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.13 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.13 and 141.40 is: 212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.13 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.13 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.13 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 56,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.18/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.00

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