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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 366.42 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 366.42 and 155.05 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 366.42 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/366.42 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 366.42 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 56,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,813.09/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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