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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.85 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.85 and 157.20 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.85 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.85 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.85 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 62,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541.63/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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