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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 396 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 396 and 101.58 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 396 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/396 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 396 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 40,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225.68/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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