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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 367.84 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 367.84 and 156.02 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 367.84 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/367.84 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 367.84 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 57,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.06/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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