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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 368.90 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 368.90 and 156.69 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 368.90 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/368.90 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 368.90 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 57,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802.02/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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