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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.80 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.80 and 154.52 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.80 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.80 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.80 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 56,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.42/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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