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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.98 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.98 and 102.94 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.98 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.98 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.98 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 40,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967.07/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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