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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.73 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.73 and 155.67 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.73 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.73 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.73 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 61,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603.29/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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