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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 398.12 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 398.12 and 103.01 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 398.12 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/398.12 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 398.12 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 41,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007.84/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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