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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.64 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.64 and 100.58 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.64 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.64 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.64 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 39,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992.89/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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