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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 367.34 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 367.34 and 155.71 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 367.34 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/367.34 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 367.34 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 57,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195.90/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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