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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 368.85 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 368.85 and 156.80 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 368.85 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/368.85 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 368.85 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 57,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837.19/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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