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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.18 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.18 and 102.73 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.18 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.18 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.18 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 40,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,801.79/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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