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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 368.33 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 368.33 and 156.38 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 368.33 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/368.33 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 368.33 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 57,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597.60/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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