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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.44, 394.08 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.44, 394.08 and 154.60 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 394.08 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/394.08 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 394.08 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 60,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,924.77/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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