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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 368.07 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 368.07 and 154.67 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 368.07 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/368.07 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 368.07 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 56,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,929.39/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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