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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.29 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.29 and 151.44 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.29 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.29 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.29 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 60,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619.92/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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