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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 395.75 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 395.75 and 155.79 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 395.75 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/395.75 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 395.75 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 61,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654.28/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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