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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 394.38 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 394.38 and 154.20 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 394.38 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/394.38 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 394.38 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 60,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813.40/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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