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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 366.84 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 366.84 and 155.40 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 366.84 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/366.84 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 366.84 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 57,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,006.94/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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