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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.44 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.44 and 102.68 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.44 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.44 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.44 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 40,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809.14/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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