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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 367.07 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 367.07 and 154.04 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 367.07 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/367.07 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 367.07 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 56,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540.86/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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