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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 366.47 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 366.47 and 154.99 is: 213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 366.47 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/366.47 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 366.47 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 56,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.19/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.92

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