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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.22 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.22 and 151.80 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.22 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.22 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.22 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 55,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.20/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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