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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 396.98 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 396.98 and 156.53 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 396.98 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/396.98 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 396.98 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 62,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138.50/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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