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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.73, 396.99 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.73, 396.99 and 102.37 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.73 : 396.99 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.73/396.99 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.73x = 396.99 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.73x = 40,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639.87/264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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