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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 366.48 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 366.48 and 155.07 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 366.48 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/366.48 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 366.48 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 56,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830.05/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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