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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 367.88 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 367.88 and 154.53 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 367.88 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/367.88 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 367.88 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 56,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847.72/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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