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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 367.88 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 367.88 and 156.08 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 367.88 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/367.88 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 367.88 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 57,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,418.71/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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