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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.52 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.52 and 70.01 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.52 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.52 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.52 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 27,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,830.38/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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