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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.56 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.56 and 153.40 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.56 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.56 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.56 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 60,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525.50/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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