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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 368.14 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 368.14 and 156.23 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 368.14 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/368.14 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 368.14 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 57,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512.28/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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