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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 366.31 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 366.31 and 154.91 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 366.31 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/366.31 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 366.31 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 56,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.08/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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