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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 368.26 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 368.26 and 156.36 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 368.26 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/368.26 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 368.26 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 57,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,580.74/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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