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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 367.87 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 367.87 and 156.05 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 367.87 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/367.87 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 367.87 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 57,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,406.64/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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