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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 367.20 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 367.20 and 154.05 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 367.20 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/367.20 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 367.20 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 56,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,567.16/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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