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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 366.93 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 366.93 and 155.34 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 366.93 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/366.93 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 366.93 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 56,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,998.91/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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