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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 395.78 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 395.78 and 156.10 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 395.78 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/395.78 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 395.78 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 61,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,781.26/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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