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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 397.60 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 397.60 and 155.51 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 397.60 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/397.60 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 397.60 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 61,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,830.78/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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