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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 367.19 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 367.19 and 155.55 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 367.19 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/367.19 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 367.19 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 57,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,115.63/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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