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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 368.00 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 368.00 and 156.14 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 368.00 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/368.00 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 368.00 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 57,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458.74/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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