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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.73, 395.43 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.73, 395.43 and 154.18 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.73 : 395.43 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.73/395.43 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.73x = 395.43 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.73x = 60,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,967.40/263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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