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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 366.19 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 366.19 and 154.85 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 366.19 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/366.19 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 366.19 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 56,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704.52/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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