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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 397.74 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 397.74 and 102.86 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 397.74 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/397.74 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 397.74 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 40,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909.03/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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