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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.97 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.97 and 156.36 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.97 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.97 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.97 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 62,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,382.95/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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