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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.01 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.01 and 157.34 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.01 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.01 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.01 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 62,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,622.89/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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