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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 365.93 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 365.93 and 154.72 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 365.93 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/365.93 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 365.93 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 56,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614.47/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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