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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.06 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.06 and 156.20 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.06 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.06 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.06 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 57,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490.97/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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