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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 366.92 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 366.92 and 155.37 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 366.92 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/366.92 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 366.92 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 57,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,008.36/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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