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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.49, 396.86 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.49, 396.86 and 102.28 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.49 : 396.86 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.49/396.86 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.49x = 396.86 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.49x = 40,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.84/264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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