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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.42, 366.30 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.42, 366.30 and 154.89 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.42 : 366.30 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.42/366.30 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.42x = 366.30 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.42x = 56,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.21/265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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