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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 397.81 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 397.81 and 102.94 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 397.81 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/397.81 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 397.81 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 40,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.56/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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