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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.04 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.04 and 103.12 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.04 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.04 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.04 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 41,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045.88/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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