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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 368.40 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 368.40 and 156.37 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 368.40 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/368.40 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 368.40 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 57,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,606.71/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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