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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.15, 394.62 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.15, 394.62 and 153.21 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.15 : 394.62 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.15/394.62 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.15x = 394.62 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.15x = 60,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,459.28/263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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