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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.42 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.42 and 149.91 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.42 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.42 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.42 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 60,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,026.96/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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