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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.35, 394.62 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.35, 394.62 and 153.55 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.35 : 394.62 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.35/394.62 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.35x = 394.62 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.35x = 60,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,593.90/263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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