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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 395.43 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 395.43 and 152.42 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 395.43 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/395.43 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 395.43 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 60,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,269.75/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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