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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 366.81 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 366.81 and 155.31 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 366.81 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/366.81 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 366.81 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 56,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,968.48/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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