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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 398.36 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 398.36 and 103.28 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 398.36 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/398.36 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 398.36 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 41,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142.62/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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