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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 393.70 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 393.70 and 155.01 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 393.70 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/393.70 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 393.70 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 61,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,026.65/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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