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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.62 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.62 and 102.80 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.62 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.62 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.62 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 40,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.34/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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