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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 367.18 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 367.18 and 155.53 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 367.18 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/367.18 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 367.18 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 57,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,107.51/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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