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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 368.24 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 368.24 and 154.81 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 368.24 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/368.24 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 368.24 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 57,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007.23/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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