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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.82 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.82 and 156.88 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.82 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.82 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.82 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 62,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410.00/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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