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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.98, 395.70 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.98, 395.70 and 155.44 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.98 : 395.70 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.98/395.70 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.98x = 395.70 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.98x = 61,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,507.61/263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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