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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 394.71 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 394.71 and 155.61 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 394.71 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/394.71 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 394.71 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 61,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.82/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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