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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.21, 396.47 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.21, 396.47 and 101.88 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.21 : 396.47 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.21/396.47 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.21x = 396.47 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.21x = 40,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.45/264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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