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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.29, 394.39 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.29, 394.39 and 154.81 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.29 : 394.39 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.29/394.39 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.29x = 394.39 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.29x = 61,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055.52/263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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