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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 368.86 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 368.86 and 156.78 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 368.86 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/368.86 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 368.86 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 57,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,829.87/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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