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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.79, 366.74 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.79, 366.74 and 155.28 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.79 : 366.74 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.79/366.74 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.79x = 366.74 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.79x = 56,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946.61/265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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