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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 366.28 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 366.28 and 154.95 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 366.28 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/366.28 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 366.28 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 56,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,755.09/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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