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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 367.38 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 367.38 and 155.88 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 367.38 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/367.38 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 367.38 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 57,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.19/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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