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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.70 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.70 and 153.04 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.70 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.70 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.70 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 55,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966.73/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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