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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.41 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.41 and 155.80 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.41 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.41 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.41 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 57,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.62/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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