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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.07, 396.24 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.07, 396.24 and 101.87 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.07 : 396.24 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.07/396.24 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.07x = 396.24 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.07x = 40,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364.97/264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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