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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.49 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.49 and 101.19 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.49 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.49 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.49 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 40,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,323.20/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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