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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.37 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.37 and 102.66 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.37 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.37 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.37 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 40,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793.49/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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