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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.92 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.92 and 103.67 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.92 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.92 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.92 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 41,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,356.04/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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