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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 397.17 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 397.17 and 155.25 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 397.17 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/397.17 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 397.17 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 61,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660.64/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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