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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.81 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.81 and 103.52 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.81 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.81 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.81 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 41,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282.30/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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