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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.37, 367.60 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.37, 367.60 and 154.35 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.37 : 367.60 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.37/367.60 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.37x = 367.60 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.37x = 56,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739.06/266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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