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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 368.30 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 368.30 and 154.88 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 368.30 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/368.30 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 368.30 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 57,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042.30/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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