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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 367.18 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 367.18 and 155.51 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 367.18 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/367.18 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 367.18 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 57,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100.16/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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