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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 367.05 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 367.05 and 155.49 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 367.05 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/367.05 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 367.05 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 57,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072.60/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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