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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 368.62 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 368.62 and 156.61 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 368.62 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/368.62 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 368.62 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 57,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729.58/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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