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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 368.19 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 368.19 and 156.24 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 368.19 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/368.19 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 368.19 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 57,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526.01/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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