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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 396.90 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 396.90 and 156.47 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 396.90 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/396.90 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 396.90 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 62,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100.96/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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