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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.71, 394.62 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.71, 394.62 and 154.90 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.71 : 394.62 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.71/394.62 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.71x = 394.62 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.71x = 61,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126.64/263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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