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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.75 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.75 and 102.32 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.75 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.75 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.75 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 40,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,595.46/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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