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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 366.89 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 366.89 and 155.33 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 366.89 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/366.89 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 366.89 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 56,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,989.40/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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