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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.62 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.62 and 102.67 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.62 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.62 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.62 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 40,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,823.65/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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