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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 398.24 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 398.24 and 103.20 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 398.24 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/398.24 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 398.24 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 41,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098.37/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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