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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.31 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.31 and 101.14 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.31 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.31 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.31 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 39,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981.65/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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