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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.78 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.78 and 155.29 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.78 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.78 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.78 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 56,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,957.27/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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