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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.10 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.10 and 157.22 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.10 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.10 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.10 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 62,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589.28/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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