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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 365.86 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 365.86 and 154.59 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 365.86 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/365.86 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 365.86 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 56,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558.30/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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