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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 398.68 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 398.68 and 103.44 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 398.68 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/398.68 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 398.68 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 41,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,240.70/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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