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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.50 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.50 and 155.52 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.50 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.50 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.50 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 61,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,819.20/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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