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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 394.72 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 394.72 and 154.65 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 394.72 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/394.72 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 394.72 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 61,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043.45/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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