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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.70 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.70 and 103.50 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.70 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.70 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.70 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 41,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,265.45/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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