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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.60 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.60 and 102.04 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.60 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.60 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.60 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 40,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,469.06/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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