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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.37 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.37 and 154.95 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.37 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.37 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.37 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 56,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769.03/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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