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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 398.47 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 398.47 and 103.35 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 398.47 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/398.47 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 398.47 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 41,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,181.87/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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