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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 395.15 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 395.15 and 153.91 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 395.15 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/395.15 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 395.15 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 60,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817.54/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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