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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.95, 394.43 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.95, 394.43 and 154.82 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.95 : 394.43 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.95/394.43 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.95x = 394.43 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.95x = 61,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,062.91/262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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