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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.74 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.74 and 102.96 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.74 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.74 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.74 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 40,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951.31/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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