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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 366.93 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 366.93 and 155.39 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 366.93 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/366.93 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 366.93 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 57,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.42/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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