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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 366.28 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 366.28 and 153.40 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 366.28 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/366.28 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 366.28 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 56,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,187.35/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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