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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 366.30 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 366.30 and 154.97 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 366.30 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/366.30 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 366.30 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 56,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,765.51/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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