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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.75 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.75 and 101.55 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.75 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.75 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.75 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 40,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,187.90/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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