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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 366.28 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 366.28 and 151.89 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 366.28 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/366.28 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 366.28 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 55,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632.94/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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