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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 398.36 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 398.36 and 103.27 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 398.36 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/398.36 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 398.36 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 41,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137.25/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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