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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 366.01 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 366.01 and 153.22 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 366.01 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/366.01 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 366.01 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 56,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079.79/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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