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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.74 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.74 and 155.22 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.74 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.74 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.74 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 56,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924.61/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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