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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 398.55 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 398.55 and 103.29 is: 154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 398.55 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/398.55 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 398.55 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 41,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,166.23/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.93

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