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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.39 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.39 and 102.69 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.39 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.39 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.39 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 40,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807.98/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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