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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.39 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.39 and 101.90 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.39 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.39 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.39 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 40,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392.14/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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