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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.08 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.08 and 103 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.08 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.08 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.08 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 41,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002.24/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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