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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.86 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.86 and 155.69 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.86 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.86 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.86 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 61,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,940.83/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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