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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.12, 396.29 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.12, 396.29 and 101.92 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 396.29 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/396.29 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 396.29 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 40,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,388.77/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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