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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 396.03 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 396.03 and 101.70 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 396.03 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/396.03 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 396.03 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 40,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276.25/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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