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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.79 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.79 and 102.94 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.79 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.79 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.79 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 40,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.20/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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