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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 365.90 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 365.90 and 154.58 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 365.90 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/365.90 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 365.90 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 56,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558.22/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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