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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 395.60 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 395.60 and 155.20 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 395.60 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/395.60 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 395.60 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 61,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.12/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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