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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 366.36 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 366.36 and 151.92 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 366.36 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/366.36 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 366.36 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 55,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.41/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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