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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.80 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.80 and 102.81 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.80 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.80 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.80 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 40,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897.82/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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