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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 397.96 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 397.96 and 102.89 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 397.96 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/397.96 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 397.96 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 40,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.84/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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