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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 366.18 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 366.18 and 154.81 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 366.18 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/366.18 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 366.18 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 56,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688.33/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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