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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 396.20 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 396.20 and 101.69 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 396.20 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/396.20 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 396.20 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 40,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290.06/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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