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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 398.78 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 398.78 and 101.33 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 398.78 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/398.78 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 398.78 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 40,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,405.88/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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