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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.77 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.77 and 102.83 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.77 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.77 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.77 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 40,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,900.70/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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