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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 396.24 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 396.24 and 101.88 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 396.24 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/396.24 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 396.24 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 40,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,370.24/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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