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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.40, 394.88 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.40, 394.88 and 101 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.40 : 394.88 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.40/394.88 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.40x = 394.88 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.40x = 39,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882.88/263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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