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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 367.96 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 367.96 and 156.10 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 367.96 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/367.96 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 367.96 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 57,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438.56/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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