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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 366.65 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 366.65 and 155.21 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 366.65 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/366.65 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 366.65 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 56,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,905.14/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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