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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 398.63 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 398.63 and 157.32 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 398.63 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/398.63 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 398.63 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 62,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,711.69/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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