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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 367.41 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 367.41 and 155.71 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 367.41 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/367.41 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 367.41 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 57,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209.41/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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