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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 366.50 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 366.50 and 155.09 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 366.50 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/366.50 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 366.50 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 56,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,837.88/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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