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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.54, 366.44 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.54, 366.44 and 155.08 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.54 : 366.44 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.54/366.44 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.54x = 366.44 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.54x = 56,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824.91/265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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