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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 398.33 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 398.33 and 103.15 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 398.33 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/398.33 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 398.33 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 41,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087.74/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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