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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 365.87 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 365.87 and 154.63 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 365.87 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/365.87 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 365.87 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 56,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574.48/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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