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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.70 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.70 and 155.22 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.70 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.70 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.70 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 56,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,919.17/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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