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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 398.22 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 398.22 and 103.38 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 398.22 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/398.22 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 398.22 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 41,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,167.98/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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