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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 397.00 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 397.00 and 108.64 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 397.00 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/397.00 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 397.00 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 43,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130.71/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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