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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 397.74 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 397.74 and 103.11 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 397.74 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/397.74 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 397.74 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 41,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,010.97/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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