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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.79 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.79 and 103.68 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.79 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.79 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.79 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 41,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346.55/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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