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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.10 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.10 and 101.80 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.10 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.10 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.10 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 40,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322.98/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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