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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 399.10 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 399.10 and 157.52 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 399.10 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/399.10 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 399.10 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 62,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,866.23/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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