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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.89, 398.56 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.89, 398.56 and 103.69 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.89 : 398.56 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.89/398.56 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.89x = 398.56 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.89x = 41,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326.69/265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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