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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 366.22 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 366.22 and 154.83 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 366.22 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/366.22 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 366.22 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 56,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,701.35/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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