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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 397.57 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 397.57 and 102.64 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 397.57 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/397.57 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 397.57 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 40,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806.58/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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