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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 398.55 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 398.55 and 103.32 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 398.55 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/398.55 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 398.55 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 41,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,178.19/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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