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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 368.88 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 368.88 and 156.80 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 368.88 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/368.88 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 368.88 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 57,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.38/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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