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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 395.20 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 395.20 and 153.90 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 395.20 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/395.20 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 395.20 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 60,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820.51/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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