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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.69 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.69 and 155.18 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.69 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.69 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.69 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 56,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,900.34/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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