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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.83, 368.23 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.83, 368.23 and 156.32 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.83 : 368.23 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.83/368.23 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.83x = 368.23 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.83x = 57,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,561.71/266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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