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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 395.33 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 395.33 and 155.26 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 395.33 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/395.33 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 395.33 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 61,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,378.94/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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