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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.48 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.48 and 154.09 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.48 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.48 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.48 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 60,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,939.51/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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