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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.65, 367.98 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.65, 367.98 and 156.15 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.65 : 367.98 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.65/367.98 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.65x = 367.98 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.65x = 57,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460.08/266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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