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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 366.98 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 366.98 and 155.44 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 366.98 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/366.98 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 366.98 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 57,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,043.37/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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