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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 398.15 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 398.15 and 102.98 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 398.15 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/398.15 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 398.15 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 41,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001.49/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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