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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.76, 394.46 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.76, 394.46 and 154.63 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.76 : 394.46 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.76/394.46 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.76x = 394.46 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.76x = 60,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,992.60/262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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