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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 397.15 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 397.15 and 102.53 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 397.15 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/397.15 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 397.15 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 40,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720.53/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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