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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.74, 395.56 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.74, 395.56 and 155.41 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.74 : 395.56 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.74/395.56 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.74x = 395.56 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.74x = 61,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473.98/263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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