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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 366.29 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 366.29 and 154.90 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 366.29 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/366.29 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 366.29 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 56,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735.72/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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