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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 368.01 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 368.01 and 156.15 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 368.01 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/368.01 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 368.01 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 57,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464.76/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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