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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 394.65 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 394.65 and 154.94 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 394.65 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/394.65 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 394.65 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 61,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,147.07/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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