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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 398.64 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 398.64 and 103.39 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 398.64 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/398.64 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 398.64 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 41,212.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.88/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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