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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 395.80 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 395.80 and 101.68 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 395.80 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/395.80 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 395.80 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 40,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244.94/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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