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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 397.68 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 397.68 and 102.93 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 397.68 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/397.68 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 397.68 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 40,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933.20/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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