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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 398.56 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 398.56 and 103.35 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 398.56 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/398.56 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 398.56 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 41,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191.18/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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