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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.45 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.45 and 103.41 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.45 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.45 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.45 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 41,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,203.20/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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