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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 397.37 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 397.37 and 100.40 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 397.37 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/397.37 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 397.37 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 39,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,894.21/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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