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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 365.88 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 365.88 and 154.62 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 365.88 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/365.88 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 365.88 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 56,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,572.37/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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