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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.15, 396.36 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.15, 396.36 and 101.83 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.15 : 396.36 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.15/396.36 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.15x = 396.36 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.15x = 40,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,361.34/264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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