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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 396.24 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 396.24 and 101.96 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 396.24 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/396.24 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 396.24 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 40,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400.63/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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