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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 367.49 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 367.49 and 155.78 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 367.49 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/367.49 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 367.49 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 57,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247.59/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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