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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 397.59 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 397.59 and 100.44 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 397.59 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/397.59 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 397.59 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 39,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933.94/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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