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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.38 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.38 and 102.57 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.38 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.38 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.38 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 40,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.27/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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