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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 367.34 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 367.34 and 155.72 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 367.34 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/367.34 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 367.34 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 57,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202.18/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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