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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 396 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 396 and 101.82 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 396 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/396 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 396 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 40,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320.72/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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