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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 396.91 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 396.91 and 156.93 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 396.91 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/396.91 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 396.91 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 62,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,287.09/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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