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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.43 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.43 and 101.97 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.43 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.43 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.43 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 40,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,423.97/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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