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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.47 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.47 and 156.98 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.47 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.47 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.47 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 62,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394.84/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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