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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 367.35 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 367.35 and 155.68 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 367.35 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/367.35 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 367.35 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 57,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.05/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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