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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.58 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.58 and 155.83 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.58 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.58 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.58 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 57,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279.99/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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