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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.57, 366.56 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.57, 366.56 and 155.06 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.57 : 366.56 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.57/366.56 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.57x = 366.56 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.57x = 56,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,838.14/265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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