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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 368.41 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 368.41 and 156.43 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 368.41 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/368.41 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 368.41 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 57,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628.53/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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