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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 366.56 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 366.56 and 155.12 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 366.56 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/366.56 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 366.56 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 56,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860.79/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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