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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.82 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.82 and 153.81 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.82 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.82 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.82 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 56,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,420.58/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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