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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 366.69 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 366.69 and 153.67 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 366.69 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/366.69 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 366.69 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 56,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,350.63/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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