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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 367.52 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 367.52 and 155.79 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 367.52 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/367.52 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 367.52 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 57,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255.16/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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