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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 366.68 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 366.68 and 155.18 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 366.68 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/366.68 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 366.68 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 56,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898.79/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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