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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 398.91 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 398.91 and 103.59 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 398.91 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/398.91 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 398.91 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 41,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323.09/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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