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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 366.90 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 366.90 and 153.90 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 366.90 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/366.90 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 366.90 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 56,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465.91/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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