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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 366.86 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 366.86 and 155.45 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 366.86 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/366.86 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 366.86 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 57,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029.69/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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