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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 396.99 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 396.99 and 102.61 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 396.99 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/396.99 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 396.99 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 40,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732.65/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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