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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 366.63 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 366.63 and 155.16 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 366.63 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/366.63 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 366.63 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 56,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,886.31/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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