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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.50 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.50 and 156.55 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.50 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.50 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.50 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 57,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,688.68/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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