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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 397.68 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 397.68 and 102.75 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 397.68 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/397.68 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 397.68 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 40,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.62/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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