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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 397.25 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 397.25 and 102.56 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 397.25 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/397.25 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 397.25 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 40,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,741.45/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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