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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 394.92 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 394.92 and 155.40 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 394.92 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/394.92 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 394.92 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 61,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,370.57/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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