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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.11, 367.20 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.11, 367.20 and 155.59 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.11 : 367.20 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.11/367.20 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.11x = 367.20 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.11x = 57,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131.73/266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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