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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 393.54 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 393.54 and 154.13 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 393.54 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/393.54 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 393.54 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 60,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,654.35/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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