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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.79, 368.18 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.79, 368.18 and 156.35 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.79 : 368.18 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.79/368.18 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.79x = 368.18 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.79x = 57,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562.32/266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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