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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.55, 396.75 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.55, 396.75 and 102.20 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.55 : 396.75 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.55/396.75 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.55x = 396.75 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.55x = 40,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546.86/264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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