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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.42 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.42 and 103.20 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.42 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.42 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.42 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 41,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,116.94/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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