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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.40 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.40 and 157.34 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.40 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.40 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.40 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 62,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,998.94/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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