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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 368.07 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 368.07 and 156.22 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 368.07 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/368.07 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 368.07 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 57,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,499.90/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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