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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 366.45 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 366.45 and 154.96 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 366.45 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/366.45 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 366.45 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 56,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,782.48/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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