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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 366.32 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 366.32 and 154.98 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 366.32 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/366.32 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 366.32 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 56,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,771.50/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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