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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 368.36 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 368.36 and 156.40 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 368.36 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/368.36 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 368.36 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 57,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,613.05/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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