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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 367.89 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 367.89 and 156.02 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 367.89 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/367.89 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 367.89 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 57,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398.53/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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