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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 397.62 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 397.62 and 156.80 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 397.62 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/397.62 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 397.62 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 62,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347.81/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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