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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 396.71 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 396.71 and 102.11 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 396.71 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/396.71 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 396.71 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 40,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,507.55/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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