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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 367.29 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 367.29 and 155.60 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 367.29 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/367.29 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 367.29 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 57,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150.32/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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