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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.96 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.96 and 100.15 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.96 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.96 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.96 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 39,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754.18/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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