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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 368.49 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 368.49 and 156.44 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 368.49 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/368.49 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 368.49 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 57,646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,646.58/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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