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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 394.82 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 394.82 and 154.88 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 394.82 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/394.82 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 394.82 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 61,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149.72/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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