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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.82 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.82 and 155.27 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.82 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.82 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.82 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 56,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,956.14/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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