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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 396.15 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 396.15 and 101.90 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 396.15 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/396.15 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 396.15 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 40,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,367.69/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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