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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 397.04 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 397.04 and 102.56 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 397.04 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/397.04 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 397.04 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 40,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.92/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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