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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 367.21 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 367.21 and 155.61 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 367.21 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/367.21 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 367.21 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 57,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,141.55/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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