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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 366.89 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 366.89 and 155.36 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 366.89 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/366.89 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 366.89 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 57,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,000.17/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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