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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.01 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.01 and 153.60 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.01 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.01 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.01 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 60,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,673.54/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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