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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 394.15 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 394.15 and 154.86 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 394.15 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/394.15 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 394.15 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 61,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,038.07/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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