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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 396.28 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 396.28 and 101.82 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 396.28 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/396.28 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 396.28 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 40,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349.23/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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