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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 365.95 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 365.95 and 154.69 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 365.95 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/365.95 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 365.95 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 56,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607.12/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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