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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 397.46 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 397.46 and 102.54 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 397.46 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/397.46 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 397.46 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 40,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755.04/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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