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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.76 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.76 and 157.74 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.76 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.76 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.76 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 62,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,900.40/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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