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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 395.64 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 395.64 and 101.28 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 395.64 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/395.64 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 395.64 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 40,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070.42/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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