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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 367.46 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 367.46 and 155.73 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 367.46 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/367.46 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 367.46 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 57,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224.55/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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