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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 366.28 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 366.28 and 154.91 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 366.28 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/366.28 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 366.28 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 56,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739.13/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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