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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 398.02 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 398.02 and 103.04 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 398.02 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/398.02 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 398.02 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 41,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,009.99/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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