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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.83, 395.69 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.83, 395.69 and 154.07 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.83 : 395.69 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.83/395.69 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.83x = 395.69 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.83x = 60,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963.96/263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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