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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 398.40 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 398.40 and 103.37 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 398.40 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/398.40 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 398.40 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 41,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180.62/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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