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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 394.80 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 394.80 and 159.15 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 394.80 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/394.80 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 394.80 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 62,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832.42/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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