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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 394.20 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 394.20 and 154.76 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 394.20 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/394.20 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 394.20 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 61,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.42/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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