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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 366.91 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 366.91 and 155.39 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 366.91 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/366.91 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 366.91 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 57,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012.46/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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