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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.76 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.76 and 154.56 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.76 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.76 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.76 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 56,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,531.87/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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