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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 365.70 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 365.70 and 154.53 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 365.70 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/365.70 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 365.70 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 56,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,511.62/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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