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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.59 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.59 and 155.10 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.59 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.59 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.59 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 56,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,857.33/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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