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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 366.35 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 366.35 and 154.99 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 366.35 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/366.35 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 366.35 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 56,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,780.06/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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