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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 365.94 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 365.94 and 153.19 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 365.94 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/365.94 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 365.94 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 56,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058.35/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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