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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 367.47 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 367.47 and 155.78 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 367.47 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/367.47 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 367.47 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 57,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.64/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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