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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 368.02 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 368.02 and 156.14 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 368.02 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/368.02 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 368.02 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 57,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,462.11/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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