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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.19, 396.12 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.19, 396.12 and 101.80 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.19 : 396.12 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.19/396.12 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.19x = 396.12 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.19x = 40,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,325.02/264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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