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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 397.54 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 397.54 and 102.73 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 397.54 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/397.54 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 397.54 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 40,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,836.78/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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