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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 398.82 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 398.82 and 103.60 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 398.82 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/398.82 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 398.82 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 41,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,319.76/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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