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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 396.93 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 396.93 and 100.11 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 396.93 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/396.93 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 396.93 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 39,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734.68/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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