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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 395.82 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 395.82 and 101.61 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 395.82 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/395.82 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 395.82 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 40,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219.27/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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