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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 367.04 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 367.04 and 155.47 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 367.04 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/367.04 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 367.04 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 57,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063.71/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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