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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 367.92 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 367.92 and 156.15 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 367.92 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/367.92 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 367.92 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 57,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,450.74/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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