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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 397.61 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 397.61 and 157.05 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 397.61 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/397.61 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 397.61 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 62,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,443.87/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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