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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 395.89 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 395.89 and 101.61 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 395.89 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/395.89 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 395.89 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 40,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,226.38/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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