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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.51 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.51 and 102.03 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.51 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.51 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.51 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 40,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455.92/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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