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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 366.60 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 366.60 and 155.18 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 366.60 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/366.60 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 366.60 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 56,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,890.49/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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