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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.85 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.85 and 103.01 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.85 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.85 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.85 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 40,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980.02/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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