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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.40 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.40 and 102.09 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.40 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.40 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.40 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 40,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,468.48/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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