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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 395.98 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 395.98 and 101.64 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 395.98 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/395.98 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 395.98 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 40,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,247.41/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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