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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.79, 397.01 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.79, 397.01 and 102.28 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.79 : 397.01 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.79/397.01 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.79x = 397.01 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.79x = 40,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607.42/264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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