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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.91, 397.40 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.91, 397.40 and 102.71 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.91 : 397.40 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.91/397.40 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.91x = 397.40 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.91x = 40,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,816.95/264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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