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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.70 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.70 and 101.44 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.70 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.70 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.70 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 40,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139.81/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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