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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 367.20 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 367.20 and 155.60 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 367.20 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/367.20 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 367.20 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 57,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,136.32/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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