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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 366.60 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 366.60 and 155.15 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 366.60 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/366.60 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 366.60 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 56,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878.02/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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