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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 367.05 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 367.05 and 155.51 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 367.05 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/367.05 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 367.05 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 57,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077.33/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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