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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 395.88 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 395.88 and 101.57 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 395.88 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/395.88 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 395.88 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 40,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207.55/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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