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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 398.76 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 398.76 and 103.54 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 398.76 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/398.76 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 398.76 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 41,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.61/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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