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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 368.84 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 368.84 and 156.83 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 368.84 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/368.84 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 368.84 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 57,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,842.55/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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