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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 368.58 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 368.58 and 156.52 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 368.58 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/368.58 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 368.58 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 57,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.14/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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