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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 368.60 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 368.60 and 156.60 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 368.60 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/368.60 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 368.60 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 57,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,721.98/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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