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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 365.99 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 365.99 and 154.72 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 365.99 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/365.99 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 365.99 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 56,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,626.11/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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