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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 367.80 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 367.80 and 155.98 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 367.80 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/367.80 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 367.80 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 57,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368.52/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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