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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.99 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.99 and 103.55 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.99 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.99 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.99 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 41,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313.68/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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