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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 398.61 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 398.61 and 103.44 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 398.61 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/398.61 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 398.61 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 41,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.22/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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