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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.78 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.78 and 100.01 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.78 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.78 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.78 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 39,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681.97/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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