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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.31, 395.15 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.31, 395.15 and 154.95 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.31 : 395.15 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.31/395.15 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.31x = 395.15 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.31x = 61,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,227.72/263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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