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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 367.76 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 367.76 and 155.93 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 367.76 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/367.76 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 367.76 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 57,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,342.20/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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