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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 367.35 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 367.35 and 155.66 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 367.35 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/367.35 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 367.35 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 57,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179.86/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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