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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 393.83 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 393.83 and 154.19 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 393.83 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/393.83 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 393.83 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 60,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723.88/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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