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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 367.73 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 367.73 and 155.91 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 367.73 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/367.73 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 367.73 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 57,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,332.78/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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