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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 397.29 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 397.29 and 102.68 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 397.29 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/397.29 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 397.29 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 40,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793.74/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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