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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 366.10 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 366.10 and 153.28 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 366.10 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/366.10 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 366.10 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 56,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,115.81/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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