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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 367.92 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 367.92 and 156.18 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 367.92 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/367.92 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 367.92 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 57,461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,461.75/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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