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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.06 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.06 and 154.77 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.06 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.06 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.06 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 56,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,655.11/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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