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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.11, 367.26 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.11, 367.26 and 155.59 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.11 : 367.26 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.11/367.26 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.11x = 367.26 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.11x = 57,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,141.98/266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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