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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 396.63 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 396.63 and 102.07 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 396.63 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/396.63 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 396.63 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 40,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482.04/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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