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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 398.19 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 398.19 and 103.16 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 398.19 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/398.19 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 398.19 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 41,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077.28/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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