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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.23, 394.57 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.23, 394.57 and 154.69 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.23 : 394.57 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.23/394.57 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.23x = 394.57 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.23x = 61,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036.03/263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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