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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.40 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.40 and 155.34 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.40 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.40 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.40 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 61,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732.12/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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