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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 395.94 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 395.94 and 101.52 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 395.94 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/395.94 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 395.94 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 40,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195.83/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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