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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 398.77 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 398.77 and 157.69 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 398.77 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/398.77 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 398.77 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 62,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,881.25/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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