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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 397.17 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 397.17 and 100.27 is: 150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 397.17 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/397.17 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 397.17 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 39,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,823.24/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.47

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