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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 398.50 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 398.50 and 103.24 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 398.50 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/398.50 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 398.50 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 41,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141.14/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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