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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 396 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 396 and 155.60 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 396 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/396 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 396 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 61,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617.60/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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