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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 398.39 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 398.39 and 103.19 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 398.39 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/398.39 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 398.39 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 41,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109.24/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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