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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.98 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.98 and 102.35 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.98 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.98 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.98 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 40,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630.39/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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