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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.48 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.48 and 103.22 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.48 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.48 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.48 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 41,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128.60/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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