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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 368.30 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 368.30 and 156.38 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 368.30 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/368.30 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 368.30 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 57,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,593.30/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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