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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 368.24 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 368.24 and 156.36 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 368.24 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/368.24 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 368.24 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 57,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578.01/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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