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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.53, 394.34 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.53, 394.34 and 154.53 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.53 : 394.34 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.53/394.34 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.53x = 394.34 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.53x = 60,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936.59/262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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