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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 396.53 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 396.53 and 102 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 396.53 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/396.53 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 396.53 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 40,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446.32/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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