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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 368.09 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 368.09 and 156.20 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 368.09 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/368.09 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 368.09 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 57,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,494.21/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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