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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.64 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.64 and 157.10 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.64 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.64 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.64 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 62,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,626.34/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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