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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.34 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.34 and 101.85 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.34 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.34 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.34 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 40,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,367.23/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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