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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 394.52 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 394.52 and 154.74 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 394.52 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/394.52 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 394.52 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 61,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,047.25/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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