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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 394.40 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 394.40 and 153.34 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 394.40 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/394.40 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 394.40 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 60,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,477.30/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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