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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.05, 394.45 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.05, 394.45 and 153.40 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.05 : 394.45 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.05/394.45 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.05x = 394.45 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.05x = 60,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,508.74/263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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