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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 397.02 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 397.02 and 100.26 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 397.02 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/397.02 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 397.02 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 39,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,806.37/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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