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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 398.14 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 398.14 and 103.10 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 398.14 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/398.14 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 398.14 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 41,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.23/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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