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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 366.04 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 366.04 and 154.72 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 366.04 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/366.04 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 366.04 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 56,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,633.71/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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