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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 366.28 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 366.28 and 154.87 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 366.28 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/366.28 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 366.28 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 56,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,724.48/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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