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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 366.99 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 366.99 and 155.42 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 366.99 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/366.99 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 366.99 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 57,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,037.59/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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