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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.76 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.76 and 102.82 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.76 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.76 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.76 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 40,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897.50/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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