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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.26 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.26 and 103.22 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.26 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.26 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.26 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 41,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108.40/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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