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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 366.85 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 366.85 and 155.32 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 366.85 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/366.85 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 366.85 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 56,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979.14/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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