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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 398.32 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 398.32 and 103.16 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 398.32 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/398.32 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 398.32 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 41,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,090.69/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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