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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.69 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.69 and 101.52 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.69 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.69 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.69 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 40,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169.94/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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