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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 368.48 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 368.48 and 156.57 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 368.48 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/368.48 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 368.48 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 57,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692.13/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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